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Flippin police arrest MH man on gun and drug charges

Richard Morton, 32, of Mountain Home was arrested today on drug charges, according to Dusty Smith, Flippin police chief.

Morton was arrested after Flippin Police observed him at the city park. When Morton left the park, officers reportedly saw Morton commit a traffic violation and stopped him, Smith said.

During the course of the stop, officers searched the vehicle and located marijuana packaged in separate baggies, marijuana-related drug paraphernalia and a Taurus 9mm pistol. Morton was arrested without incident and transported to the Marion County Jail.

According to Smith, Morton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class D felony; possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, a Class A misdemeanor; and carrying a firearm in a public-owned facility, a Class A misdemeanor.

Bond for Morton was set at $10,000 and he remained incarcerated, Smith said.

Three MH men arrested in Flippin

The arrests follow a joint investigation by Flippin Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office, Smith said. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that Alsup was allegedly traveling to Flippin to deliver $300 worth of methamphetamine, so officers set up a surveillance operation. Officers from each department located a vehicle Alsup was traveling in and made a traffic stop. Shelley and Voran were traveling with Alsup, Smith said.

During the traffic stop, officers searched the vehicle and located items for the use of methamphetamine, along with other items commonly used during the sale of methamphetamine.

According to Smith, all of the items had suspected methamphetamine residue in them.

Officers also located a .25 caliber RG Industries pistol in the vehicle, as well as suspected marijuana on Voran, according to Smith.

Alsup was arrested and charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance-methamphetamine and unlawful use of communication device, both Class C felonies; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class B felony, Smith said.

Shelly was arrested for possession of drug Paraphernalia, a Class B felony.

Voran was arrested for possession of a controlled substance-marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor.

All three were transported to the Marion County Jail, according to Smith.

Bond for Alsup and Shelly was set at $10,000 each.

Bond for Voran was set at $895.

The handgun was seized, and the investigation continues with the possibility of more charges related to the handgun.

Briarcliff council meets Saturday

Briarcliff City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Briarcliff Clubhouse, said Recorder-Treasurer Denise Corbin.

The meeting is open to the public.

Gassville council sets two meetings

Gassville City Council will meet in a budget workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, and the regular city council meeting for January will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22, according to Mayor Jeff Braim.

The meetings are open to the public.

Mountain Home planners not meeting Monday

The Mountain Home Planning Commission meeting set for Monday will not be held due to the lack of an agenda, city administrative secretary Roberta Pack announced.

- From submitted reports

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Richard Morton, 32, of Mountain Home was arrested today on drug charges, according to Dusty Smith, Flippin police chief.